Keele Community First Responders

Keele Community First Responders

Who are we

We are a group of volunteers, made up of students and members of the community, trained by West Midlands Ambulance Service to respond to 999 calls throughout the Keele University, Keele, Silverdale, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Madeley and surrounding areas.

How we help


"Since our formation in 2008 our volunteers have responded to 1000's of 999 calls and trained over 1000 members of the public in CPR."

Responding

Based in the community, we are often able to reach patients prior to the arrival of the nearest available ambulance resource allowing treatment to commence as quickly as possible. This rapid response can improve the outcome for a critically ill patients such as those in cardiac arrest.

Typical emergencies attended by our responders include:

  • Breathing difficulties
  • Heart attacks
  • Strokes
  • Diabetic emergencies
  • Traumatic emergencies
  • Cardiac Arrest
  • Seizures

Basic Life Support

We deliver Basic Life Support awareness courses aimed at teaching simple and effective emergency first aid skills to members of the public in as little as 2 hours. Topics covered include:

  • Help the unconscious casualty
  • Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • How to use an Aautomated External Defibrillator (AED)

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